Monday July 14 - Holy Mary Queen and Mother of Mercy 

Rev. John L. Suenram, OCD, Pastor of the National Shrine of the Little Flower

This evening’s Holy Mass was celebrated by Father  John L. Suenram, OCD who came all the way from San Antonio, Texas and the National Shrine of the Little Flower!  How wonderful it was to have a Carmelite Friar come and preach to us during this Novena and his special understanding of Carmelite Spirituality filled our hearts.  

The youth choir from St. Marks parish was the special choir for this evening.  Apparently they have just returned from a visit at the University of Stubenville in Ohio.  Their passionate singing was so uplifting!

You can listen to a recording of Father Suenram’s homily below…

Novena Prayer To our Lady of Mount Carmel

O most beautiful flower
of Mount Carmel,
Fruitful vine,
Splendor of Heaven
Blessed Mother of the Son of God,
Immaculate Virgin,
assist me in this my necessity.
O, Star of the Sea, help me
and show me herein
you are my mother.
O Holy Mary, Mother of God,
Queen of Heaven and earth,
I humbly beseech you
from the bottom of my heart
to succor me in this necessity.
There are none that can withstand you power,
O, show me herein you are my mother.

O, Mary, conceived without sin,
pray for us who have recourse to Thee.
Sweet Mother, I place this cause
in your hands.

Amen

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